[MRCA] R-174, Angry 5 RX

[D. Platt]

Yo Steve...

The GRR-5 is an "OK" receiver but not on par (arguably) with the 
BC-348.  The frequency range is about the same, sans the low freq band.  
If you pick up a GRR-5, it will probably need to be re-capped, as well 
as the selenium rectifier replaced.  The GRR-5 is a battery tube unit 
(1.5 and 3v tubes) and it runs off a vibrator, ac or dc mode.  A few 
"battery tubes" are getting a bit expensive, although I can't vouch for 
those in the GRR-5.  The vibrator can be a logistics issue, too, but 
replacement with a 1.5v TO-220 regulator can solve that potential 
issue.  It boils down to what do you want?  I'd take the '348, hands 
down, for actual operations and maintainability.  Collecting?  They both 
are in that category.....

Jeep - K3HVG


On 6/4/2014 4:42 PM, Steve Hobensack via MRCA wrote:
> I saw an angry five receiver/w power supply in a local antique store for $200. The owner might haggle. My question: Will it perform better than a good bc348? I realize the bc348 has a crystal filter. The angry 5 is dirty but the inside is clean. It looks like a grc 9 rcvr with an additional band. Is the selectivity the same as a grc 9 / wide as a barn ?
> Thanks
> Steve N8YE
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